Iron
How Much They Need (Daily)
Ages 1-3: 7 mg Ages 4-8: 10 mg Ages 9-13: 8 mg Ages 14-18: 11 mg (boys), 15 mg (girls)
Good For
Helping to make red blood cells, transporting oxygen
Best Sources
Red meat, dark chicken and turkey, legumes, fortified cereals, pastas and bread
For Best Results, Pair With
Vitamin C can double iron absorption from non-meat sources
Who's Not Getting Enough
Almost all kids, but particularly:
• young children • teen girls
